Breastfeeding your baby

Feeling the overwhelming need to protect and look after your baby is natural. And because breastfeeding is nature’s way of helping you care for your baby, all of us at HiPP Organic believe it’s the best possible start in life you can give your child. Your milk is full of all the nutrients and antibodies your baby needs and helps you both grow close. Plus, nothing beats a cuddle and a good feed - just as nature intended.

You can breastfeed your baby for as long as you like; some mothers choose to breastfeed for just a few weeks or months, others continue until their baby is one year or older. The Department of Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a baby's life.

Your choice

Be reassured that whatever you choose to do is right for you – everyone’s different, and the best choice is what feels right for both you and your baby. If you are breastfeeding, look after yourself; make sure you rest when possible and that you try to have a healthy diet (go organic as much as you can - it's the purest option) and drink plenty of fluids.

You can express your milk by hand or with a pump – whichever works best for you. Pumps can be operated by hand or electricity but most mums tell us an electric pump is by far the easiest way to express!

There are a number of reasons why you might want to combine breast and bottle feeding, such as if you're returning to work, you want to share feeding with your partner or you are going to be away and someone else will be looking after your baby.

Although breastfeeding is a completely natural process, it isn't always easy to begin with. It's a new experience for you and your baby, so a little time, experimentation with different techniques, and patience may be needed.